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barf
[ bahrf ]
/ bɑrf /
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verb, noun Slang.
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Origin of barf
First recorded in 1955–60; expressive word of uncertain origin
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British Dictionary definitions for barf
barf
/ (bɑːf) slang /
verb (tr)
to vomit
noun
the act of vomiting
the matter ejected in vomiting
Word Origin for barf
C20: probably of imitative origin
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